What Happened on January 24, 1966

Historical Events

  • 117 passengers are killed after an Air India Boeing-707 plane crashes into Mont Blanc, France
  • WDIO TV channel 10 in Duluth, MN (ABC) begins broadcasting

Famous Birthdays

  • Jimeoin, Northern Irish comedian, born in Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
  • Mike Forgeron, Canadian rower (Olympic gold Eight 1992), born in Main-a-dieu, Nova Scotia
Born in 1966

Famous Deaths

  • Homi J. Bhabha, Indian nuclear physicist, dies at 56
1966 Highlights

About January 24, 1966

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 2 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: We Can Work It Out - The Beatles
  • UK #1 Song: Michelle - Overlanders